Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shaver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Shaver Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shaver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaver Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
27%
25%
Black
26%
3%
White
25%
59%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaver Elementary School's ranking?
Shaver Elementary School is ranked #935 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Shaver Elementary School often compared to?
Shaver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Russell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Shaver Elementary School?
292 students attend Shaver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Shaver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaver Elementary School?
Shaver Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shaver Elementary School offer ?
Shaver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shaver Elementary School part of?
Shaver Elementary School is part of Parkrose SD 3 School District.
In what neighborhood is Shaver Elementary School located?
Shaver Elementary School is located in the Argay Terrace neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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